IATA Updates Cargo and Ground Operations Manuals
IATA releases its 2026 cargo and ground operations manuals featuring nearly 100 updates on lithium battery transport, live animal welfare, and digital tools.
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TAAG Angola Airlines on Strengthening African Aviation: Insights from the Luanda Financing Summit
TAAG Chairman Clóvis Martins Rosa outlines how African airlines can strengthen their position under SAATM, highlighting consolidation, infrastructure investment, fleet renewal and the need for trust and financing at the Luanda Financing Summit.
Airlink to Spice Up Zanzibar Market – Tickets Now on Sale!
Airlink launches twice-weekly Johannesburg–Zanzibar flights from 3 June 2026, boosting tourism and investment links with Tanzania’s island economy.
COMESA Competition Commission Issues Guidance Letter to Airlines Operating in the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa
The COMESA Competition Commission issues airline guidance on passenger rights, compensation, and consumer protection across Eastern and Southern Africa.
Royal Air Maroc and China Eastern Airlines Sign Strategic Partnership to Strengthen China–Africa Connectivity
Royal Air Maroc and China Eastern Airlines have signed a strategic partnership to enhance air connectivity between Morocco and China, supporting trade, tourism, and cultural exchange across Africa.
Avolon Agrees to Lease Six Boeing 737-8 MAX Aircraft to Royal Air Maroc
Avolon will lease six Boeing 737-8 MAX aircraft to Royal Air Maroc, supporting the airline’s growth strategy to become a global connector by 2037.
Johannesburg–Maseru Flights to Resume Following Restoration of Airport Safety Services
Airlink resumes Johannesburg–Maseru flights on 7 November 2025 after Moshoeshoe I International Airport restores compliant fire and rescue capability.
Suspension of Johannesburg–Maseru Flights Highlights Critical Infrastructure Gaps in Southern Africa
Airlink suspends Johannesburg–Maseru flights after safety equipment failure at Moshoeshoe I Airport leaves Lesotho without scheduled air service.
LAM Mozambique Airlines Acquires De Havilland Q400 to Strengthen Fleet Stability
LAM has acquired a De Havilland Q400, marking a strategic step towards fleet ownership, financial stability, and sustainable domestic operations.
Airlink and Air Austral Expand Networks with Bilateral SPA
Airlink and Air Austral sign a bilateral SPA to expand connectivity across Southern Africa and the Indian Ocean, enhancing regional trade and tourism links.
Mauritania Airlines Selects StandardAero for LEAP-1B and CFM56-7B Engine Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul Support
StandardAero will provide CFM56-7B and LEAP-1B engine maintenance, repair, and overhaul services for Mauritania Airlines’ Boeing 737 fleet.
Zambia Airways Appoints AirlinePros Zimbabwe as General Sales and Services Agent (GSSA)
Zambia Airways has appointed AirlinePros Zimbabwe as its Passenger GSSA, strengthening its regional sales, marketing, and growth strategy across Southern Africa.
Airlink to Spice Up Zanzibar Market – Tickets Now on Sale!
Airlink launches twice-weekly Johannesburg–Zanzibar flights from 3 June 2026, boosting tourism and investment links with Tanzania’s island economy.
COMESA Competition Commission Issues Guidance Letter to Airlines Operating in the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa
The COMESA Competition Commission issues airline guidance on passenger rights, compensation, and consumer protection across Eastern and Southern Africa.
Air Transport: Côte d’Ivoire Aims to Become a Sub-Regional Hub and Competitive Global Player
Côte d'Ivoire is advancing its air transport sector with strategic reforms and investments to become a leading West African aviation hub, driven by growing passenger traffic and the expansion of Air Côte d'Ivoire.
AIAAN Cargo Terminal Receives Qatar Airways Cargo Aircraft for the First Time
Qatar Airways Cargo makes its first landing at AIAAN, delivering 97 tonnes of oil industry cargo from Shanghai, strengthening Angola's logistics hub.
Ethiopian Airlines Group Inaugurates Major MRO Expansion with New Component Workshop, Central Warehouse, and Two Hangars
Ethiopian Airlines inaugurates new MRO facilities—component workshop, warehouse, and hangars—boosting Africa’s aircraft maintenance capacity.
CFS Aviation Group Announces Strategic Shareholding Restructure and Brand Evolution
CFS Aviation Group, formerly Comair Flight Services, has restructured its ownership and brand following approval from South Africa’s Competition Commission. The group is now fully independent under Parrot Aviation and CEO Justin Reeves.
African Airlines’ Performance Updates by AFRAA – June 2025
AFRAA’s June 2025 update highlights African airline traffic growth, market share trends, infrastructure investments, regulatory developments, and passenger revenue gains across the continent.
Ethiopian Airlines Launches a New Passenger Service to Abu Dhabi
Ethiopian Airlines expands its Gulf network with a new daily service connecting Addis Ababa to Abu Dhabi’s Zayed International Airport, strengthening ties with Etihad Airways.
TAAG to Launch Luanda–Nairobi Route in September 2025
TAAG to start Luanda–Nairobi flights on 1 September 2025, with three weekly services connecting Southern and Eastern Africa.
South Africa’s Aviation Sector Targets Growth, Efficiency, and Sustainability
South Africa targets 42 million airport passengers and 1.2 million tons of airfreight annually, with major investment in ACSA and SAA’s regional growth.
NCAA Grants Enugu Air Interim Operational Authorisation via XEJET
NCAA authorises Enugu Air to begin domestic flights through XEJET while AOC is underway, supporting local airline growth in Nigeria.
AELF Completes $31 Million Financing With Absa Bank Group
AELF secures $31 million in financing with Absa Bank Group for an A330-300 leased to South African Airways, expanding its aviation finance portfolio.
Passenger Growth Hits 5% in May
Passenger demand rose 5% in May 2025, with African airlines reporting 9.5% growth. The Africa–Asia corridor leads international traffic expansion.
IATA’s I-ASC Light Assessment Helps Kenya Airways Elevate Safety Culture
Kenya Airways becomes the first airline to adopt IATA’s I-ASC Light, using the safety culture survey to identify improvement areas and strengthen risk management.
Kenya Airways & Qatar Airways Ink An Exciting Strategic Partnership
Kenya Airways and Qatar Airways sign MoU for a strategic partnership, expanding codeshare, cargo, and connectivity between Africa and the Middle East.
Ethiopian Expands Cargo Network in Asia with the Addition of Urumqi in China
Ethiopian Airlines cargo, Urumqi cargo flights, Africa Asia air freight, Ethiopian China cargo, Addis Ababa cargo hub, air cargo Africa, African airline logistics, Ethiopian Airlines network, aviation supply chain Africa, China Africa cargo corridor
Air Algérie Places Major Order for 16 New ATR 72-600s
Air Algérie orders 16 ATR 72-600s and Africa’s first ATR 72-600 simulator, strengthening regional connectivity and pilot training capacity in Algeria.
